Kids Get In Free At These Attractions, Museums In October In San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA — Kids can get in free at dozens of museums and other attractions in October in San Diego County.

Kids Free San Diego kicked off Tuesday at more than 60 aquariums, gardens, museums and other cultural attractions across the county. Sites include some of San Diego's most popular places, including the Birch Aquarium, Fleet Science Center, San Diego Air & Space Museum and USS Midway Museum.

Participating attractions offer free admission for children 12 and younger with a paid adult ticket. Some locations are free for the entire family or offer pay-what-you-wish admission year-round.

In addition to local museums, major local attractions participating in the annual program include Belmont Park, Legoland California Resort and Sea Life Aquarium, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld and Sesame Place.

The program, presented by the San Diego Museum Council in partnership with the San Diego Tourism Authority and with support from First 5 San Diego, aims to offer greater access to museum experiences to more San Diego families.

Last year, more than 100,000 children and adults participated in the Kids Free program, which is now in its 13th year, according to the San Diego Museum Council.

"There really is something for every age and interest, no matter what your kids are into," said San Diego Museum Council Executive Director Bob Lehman. "We have art, science, history, trains, cars, ships, animals, archaeology, and so much more. We also have gardens, parks, nature centers and hiking trails for families to get outdoors and enjoy San Diego's beautiful fall weather. It's all about having fun, exploring everything San Diego has to offer, and of course, saving money, which parents always appreciate."

To participate, download a Kids Free coupon for each venue you would like to visit at sandiegomuseumcouncil.org.

Here's a list of participating museums and other cultural attractions:

• Barona Cultural Center & Museum
• Belmont Park
• Birch Aquarium
• Bonita Museum and Cultural Center
• Brain Observatory
• Cabrillo National Monument
• California Center for the Arts Museum, Escondido
• California Surf Museum
• Centro Cultural de la Raza
• Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center
• Comic-Con Museum
• Coronado Historical Association
• Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum
• Fleet Science Center
• Gaslamp Museum at Davis-Horton House
• Heritage of the Americas Museum
• Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Central
• Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) North
• J.A. Cooley Museum
• Japanese Friendship Garden
• Junípero Serra Museum
• La Jolla Historical Society
• Lambda Archives of San Diego
• La Mesa Depot
• Legoland California Resort and Sea Life Aquarium
• Lemon Grove Parsonage Museum
• Living Coast Discovery Center
• Marston House Museum
• Marine Corp Recruit Depot Command Museum
• Maritime Museum of San Diego
• Mingei International Museum
• Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum
• Mission San Luis Rey
• Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla
• Museum of Making Music
• MOPA @ San Diego Museum of Art
• Museum of Us
• Nautical History Gallery & Museum
• The New Children's Museum
• Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
• San Diego African American Museum of Fine Arts
• San Diego Air & Space Museum
• San Diego Archaeological Center
• San Diego Automotive Museum
• San Diego Botanic Garden
• San Diego Children's Discovery Museum
• San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
• San Diego History Center
• San Diego International Airport Arts Program
• San Diego Model Railroad Museum
• San Diego Natural History Museum
• San Diego Zoo
• San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• SeaWorld San Diego
• Sesame Place San Diego
• The San Diego Museum of Art
• San Diego Police Museum
• Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
• Timken Museum of Art
• USS Midway Museum
• Visions Museum of Textile Art
• Warner-Carrillo Ranch House
• The Water Conservation Garden
• WNDR Museum San Diego
• Women's Museum of California
• WorldBeat Center